HC Deb 14 June 1955 vol 542 c401
11. Miss Herbison

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when Lanarkshire County Council may expect his decision on the site for housing at Glenmavis.

Mr. J. Stuart

The county council has submitted a compulsory purchase order for this site and I have fixed 1st July as the date by which the statutory procedure in connection with the lodging of objections must be completed. As, thereafter, a public local inquiry may be necessary, I cannot yet say when I shall be able to reach a decision.

Miss Herbison

Would it not be possible for the Secretary of State to hurry this matter? Is he aware that this is the second compulsory purchase order of the Lanarkshire County Council, and that this second order was instituted on 23rd March? Is not 1st July much too far away when dealing with such an important matter?

Mr. Stuart

As the hon. Lady knows, certain procedure has to be followed and formalities gone through, which take time. I regret that there should have been delay, and I will do my best to expedite the final decision.